Financial Case Worker Budgeting Advice

Are you or your family experiencing a crisis or facing financial hardship?

If you are in an emergency financial situation and need assistance to access essential services, we can help.

We can assist with planning your budget and assist you in working through your financial difficulties.

Talk to our Financial Case Worker who can assist you or refer you to other services that are available to help you improve your financial situation.

Budgeting advice

We aim to provide assistance that builds the capacity of our communities and to respond to the needs of people of all ages within them.

This is a free and confidential service, providing outreach to Cooktown, Wujal Wujal & Laura.

We can assist with a variety of issues including:

  • Developing a workable budget
  • Building a plan to pay for essentials such as food, rent and utilities
  • Understanding bills and accounts
  • Saving money
  • Accessing phone company hardship programs
  • Accessing government concessions
  • Accessing financial services
  • Referrals for more complex financial issues and financial counselling
  • Housing applications
  • Emergency & crisis relief
  • Community Education

No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)

No Interest Loans are for the purchase of essential goods and services such as vehicle repairs, educational essentials, medical or dental expenses, household items and essentials

You are eligible if:

  • You have a Health Care Card / Pension Card or earn less than $45,000 a year after tax ($60,000 for couples or people with dependants).
  • You have lived at your current or previous address for at least 3 months.
  • You can show that you have the capacity to repay the loan.

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School holiday fun is coming to Cooktown! ☀️🌦️

Join us for four mornings of activities for children and young people aged 5–17 years.

📅 First week of the school holidays
⏰ Daily from 9:00am–12:30pm
🍎 Morning tea provided
📍 See the poster for daily activities and locations

This is a drop-in event designed to keep local kids active, connected with their friends and involved in the community.

Please note: This is not a fully supervised event. Parents and carers must remain present with younger children and any child who may require supervision.

Can't wait to see you there 🙂
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School holiday fun is coming to Cooktown! ☀️🌦️

Join us for four mornings of activities for children and young people aged 5–17 years.

📅 First week of the school holidays
⏰ Daily from 9:00am–12:30pm
🍎 Morning tea provided
📍 See the poster for daily activities and locations

This is a drop-in event designed to keep local kids active, connected with their friends and involved in the community.

Please note: This is not a fully supervised event. Parents and carers must remain present with younger children and any child who may require supervision.

Cant wait to see you there 🙂

No need to leave the comfort of your home, join us for some assistance to create YOUR emergency plan that YOU can count on.

My Emergency Plan Virtual Workshop - Microsoft Teams
When: Wednesday 16th September
Time: 5:00pm
Passcode: HZ3fH7ub

Click the link and enter the passcode. No need to have the Teams App.
teams.microsoft.com/meet/410709416463597?p=EMkYyJJoE4QbIONBZV
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No need to leave the comfort of your home, join us for some assistance to create YOUR emergency plan that YOU can count on.

My Emergency Plan Virtual Workshop - Microsoft Teams
When: Wednesday 16th September
Time: 5:00pm
Passcode: HZ3fH7ub

Click the link and enter the passcode. No need to have the Teams App.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/410709416463597?p=EMkYyJJoE4QbIONBZV

Love working with children and their families?

Position Vacant:

We are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive and uses their initiative. They need to communicate confidently and positively with parents, engage naturally with young children, and be willing to get involved and help with the practical running of playgroup.

Position details:
- Monday Cooktown Playgroup – Term 4
- Mondays, 8:30am–12:30pm
- Commencing 12 October for 8 weeks

Possibility of an orientation/introductory session in Week 10 of Term 3.

Give Heidi a call at our Centre for a chat! 0487 025 677
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Love working with children and their families?

Position Vacant:

We are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive and uses their initiative. They need to communicate confidently and positively with parents, engage naturally with young children, and be willing to get involved and help with the practical running of playgroup.

Position details: 
- Monday Cooktown Playgroup – Term 4
- Mondays, 8:30am–12:30pm
- Commencing 12 October for 8 weeks

Possibility of an orientation/introductory session in Week 10 of Term 3.

Give Heidi a call at our Centre for a chat! 0487 025 677
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